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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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that most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean

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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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not the cause of acne.

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1 Y& ?! A4 _7 n/ `Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

needs to be in a specific fashion.

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4 i% v6 {' F+ g, C1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

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2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from
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your face and firmly secure it.
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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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; f9 ~. O' x: P# G7 Efacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

use more or less of the product than is recommended.
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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.



5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

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" `0 W: c: z! j/ A' E6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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and never use a towel more than once.


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/ p, [  W& ]# j7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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